Qingdao → Balboa freight rate

8 sailings · 3 carriers · transit 23–36 days

40HC $5,100 · 20ft $4,280 · ~33 days · MAERSK

This week there are 8 sailings from Qingdao to Balboa across 3 carriers. The lowest 40ft HC spot rate is $5,100 with MAERSK, and the fastest port-to-port transit is 23 days. Some services route via a transshipment hub, which can add a few days.

Sailing schedule

CarrierVesselVoyageServiceETDTransit20ft40HC
EMC23d$10,000$10,400
CMACMA CGM BIG SUR0PPO3E1MAPEX22026-08-0430d$7,114$7,214
MAERSKANGELICA MAERSK632WAE192026-08-0536d$4,284$5,355
MAERSKMAERSK EMDEN632EAC22026-08-0733d$4,280$5,100
CMACMA CGM TENERE0PPO5E1MAPEX22026-08-1130d$7,114$7,214
CMACMA CGM INTEGRITY0PPO7E1MAPEX22026-08-1830d$7,114$7,214
CMACSCL LONG BEACH0PPO9E1MAPEX22026-08-2530d$7,114$7,214
CMACMA CGM LIBERTY0PPOBE1MAPEX22026-09-0130d$7,614$7,714

About this route

Rates on the Qingdao → Balboa lane are live carrier spot prices from public listings. They move week to week with capacity, fuel and demand, so we refresh them daily to help you time your booking. For a firm, all-in price including local charges and surcharges, request a quote and we match your shipment to a vetted forwarder.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Balboa?

The current ocean spot rate from Qingdao to Balboa is $5,100 for a 40ft HC container and $4,280 for a 20ft, updated daily. Request a firm all-in quote for your exact shipment.

How long does shipping from Qingdao to Balboa take?

Ocean transit from Qingdao to Balboa takes around 33 days port to port, depending on the carrier and service.

Which carriers ship from Qingdao to Balboa?

Carriers currently sailing this route include CMA, MAERSK, EMC. Schedules and rates are refreshed daily.

How often do ships depart from Qingdao to Balboa?

We track 8 live sailings on the Qingdao → Balboa lane, with multiple departures every week.

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